Jimmy Carter actually said...

The Federal Government must play a more sensitive role in the Federal system, setting national objectives while recognizing the special characteristics of particular geographic areas.

Context

White House Conference on Balanced National Growth and Economic Development Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report.

01/18/1979

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